Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH
by Joni Lorraine - February 10, 2025
What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at ZACH? JERSEY BOYS is widely regarded as one of the greatest jukebox musicals of all time, praised for its authentic storytelling, strong performances, and iconic music. Typically, I often judge a jukebox musical against my belief that they’re low hanging m...
Review: SHE WAS HERE at Austin Playhouse
by Sabrina Wallace - February 03, 2025
Raul Garza’s She Was Here explores generations of Latin mothers and daughters, capturing evolving relationships and cultural expectations. The script needs development but holds great potential for a powerful, emotional, female-driven story....
Review: RABBITS - The Vortex Theatre Crafts Chills
by Lynn Beaver - January 31, 2025
The world premiere of RABBITS at the Vortex delivers an exceptional cast, incredible directing and a whopping great story. Every aspect of this show is stellar, showing the creativity and dedication to the art of theatre available right here in our fair city. ...
Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - January 16, 2025
Our story begins with a board game originally invented in 1943 by Anthony Pratt, a British musician who envisioned a murder-mystery game to entertain people during air-raid shelter stays in World War II. The game, originally called Cluedo (a mashup of 'clue' and 'ludo,' meaning 'I play' in Latin), w...
Review: CLUE - Live On Stage!
by Lynn Beaver - January 16, 2025
Farce, with its fast-paced action, physical comedy, and absurdity, is my favorite type of theatre. The national tour of CLUE - Live On Stage! fits the definition perfectly, delivering buffoonery, slamming doors, and breathless pacing....
Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at McCullough Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - December 16, 2024
Need a break from the deluge of holiday performance fare? Ready for something bold and spicy and adult-y? Need a new take on a classic, timeless comedy that goes in a perfectly campy direction? Done with innumerable versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, ELF, NUTCRACKER, IT’S A ...
Review: PETER PAN at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - December 12, 2024
Peter Pan dazzles with stunning sets, magical flying effects, and catchy new songs. This Peter Pan may never want to grow up, but it certainly deserves to be part of the conversation on how we tell timeless stories for modern audiences....